Just once, turn on my G98DH without problems. Just once, experiece the $4,500 plus DVD player start up and not lock up. Just once, not show me a DHxx error, just once, not have to reach in the back (remove the cabinet's back panel) and power the player down. Just once, when my friends and family are here, open the disc tray and wait less than 3 minutes for sound and picture, all at the same time. Just once, I do not hear comments about their $99 players, thatare easy to use and fast. Just once, my wife will not ask me, "Why don't you just use the Oppo".

To think, that after this frustration including the player`s three trips to the factory, that I would consider a new expenditure for Meridian`s HDMI and or Blu-Ray solution.

The only saving grace is that I managed to persuade the G98DH to operate; Meridian's superb live like audio can be enjoyed and even acknowledged, unsolicited, by all. However, I do not see how I can purchase another Meridian player, unless Meridian solves my G98DH issues.

Brad

PS: Meridian service has been great. The guys in Atlanta have done everything they can including paying for shipping to and from and turning the repair service around to less than a week. The problem clearly is design, not something the service guys can change.

I apologize for an edgy post this Sunday morning.




G68J, HD621, Oppo 103d, 3xDSP5000, 2xM60 Rears, D2500, Linn LP12, Nova Phenomena phono amp
Brad